The Digest:
Following a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has delivered a candid assessment, stating his team must learn to defend better to operate on the same level as the European champions. The admission highlights a perceived quality gap, with Flick pinpointing defensive structure as the critical area for improvement after his team's high line was exploited for the winning goal.
Key Points:
- Hansi Flick stated Barcelona must "defend better" to reach the level of PSG.
- The admission came after a 90th-minute goal from Goncalo Ramos gave PSG a 2-1 win.
- Flick acknowledged PSG were operating on a "higher level" and deserved the victory.
- He emphasized the need for better defensive structure, especially when the score is level.
- The German coach believes his team can play at that level, but admitted it wasn't their best day.
- He praised PSG's philosophy, citing their "young players," "high quality," and "speed on the ball."
- The loss echoes last season's UCL exit, where defensive flaws were also exposed.
Sources: Vanguard
